At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521
Washington Elementary School: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hawthorne. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hawthorne Public School District. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (69.6%) and White (20.6%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.6%
- Hispanic69.6%
- Black6.3%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawthorne Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
264 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
521 reported students
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
522 reported students
Hawthorne High School
High · Grades 09–12
569 reported students
Public schools near Washington Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park School No. 1 Elementary · Prospect Park Public School District | PK–06 | 620 | 0.6 mi |
| School 12 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | KG–08 | 474 | 0.9 mi |
| School 18 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | KG–08 | 601 | 1.1 mi |
| School 10 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | KG–08 | 474 | 1.1 mi |
| Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School Elementary · Paterson Public School District | 01–08 | 491 | 1.2 mi |
| Haledon Public School Elementary · Haledon Public School District | PK–08 | 996 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawthorne Public School District.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 253 students and 23.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawthorne Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington Elementary School in?
Washington Elementary School is part of Hawthorne Public School District, based in Hawthorne, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prospect Park School No. 1 (0.6 mi), School 12 (0.9 mi), School 18 (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.